Average Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$49.50/hour

The average salary for a Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Idaho is $49.50 per hour. This is equal to the US average

Last updated on January 29, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in Idaho compared to National Averages

$49.50/hour

Idaho

This is equal to the US average

$49.58/hour

United States

What cities in Idaho pay the most for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?

Idaho Falls, Idaho pays Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $48 per hour, followed by Caldwell, Idaho ($34) and Nampa, Idaho ($34). Idaho Falls, Idaho also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $50. For comparison, the Idaho average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $50 per hour — Idaho Falls, Idaho pays 4% less.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Idaho Falls, Idaho$48$50
Caldwell, Idaho$34$45
Nampa, Idaho$34$45
Meridian, Idaho$34$45
How does the pay for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses in Idaho compare to nearby states?

California pays Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $70 per hour, followed by Oregon ($61) and Colorado ($56). California also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $84. For comparison, the Idaho average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $50 per hour — California pays 42% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
California$70$84
Oregon$61$68
Colorado$56$63
Nevada$53$65
Arizona$44$46
South Dakota$40$43
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Idaho?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses, averaging $44 per hour. For comparison, the Idaho average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $50 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 12% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$44$44

Last updated on January 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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